The Following Totals for the Month of March Were Taken

question 235

Multiple Choice

The following totals for the month of March were taken from the payroll records of Kern Company. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Salaries } & \$ 270,000 \\\text { FlCA taxes withheld } & 20,655 \\\text { Income taxes withheld } & 59,400 \\\text { Medical insurance deductions } & 3,915 \\\text { Federal unemployment taxes } & 2,160 \\\text { State unemployment taxes } & 13,500\end{array}$$ The entry to record the payment of net payroll would include a

• A)debit to Salaries and Wages Expense for $170,370.
• B)debit to Salaries and Wages Payable for $186,030.
• C)debit to Salaries and Wages Payable for $170,370.
• D)credit to Cash for $170,370.

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